I’ve mostly avoided taking a position on immigration legislation this summer. The main reason: I’ve got lots of views on immigration, but I’m not sure they add up to a coherent policy. But because Nick Gillespie called me “pro-immigration” in his article today, I feel like I should fess up to my views on the matter. And again, these views may contradict one another — at least they clash with one another.
Our government should generally let people enter this country: First, I’m libertarian, especially on the federal level. It’s generally wrong for government to infringe on people’s freedom, including their freedom of movement, including across borders. I think the obligation to let people into the country is heightened when they are poor people seeking more promising work.
